Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe. This creamy, savory soup features tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, making it a comforting choice for chilly nights or a dinner party. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, but its rich Italian flavors will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect as leftovers, this soup is an ideal meal prep dish that remains delicious even the next day. Dive into a warm bowl of goodness that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 large carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 lb shelf-stable gnocchi
- 3–4 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for an additional minute.
- Add tomato paste and flour; cook while stirring for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover partially and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, baby spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi to the pot. Cook for another 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg